Ashtray to Cup Holder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Touch_Of_Madness · 04-06-2005, 09:09 PM

This is still in the thinking stage but there may be someone out there who had thought of me before me. And built it.

Anyone converted their dash ash tray to a cup holder?

Botietruck · 04-06-2005, 09:17 PM

I've seen that somewhere..I thought it was Athey's Classic Truck Parts, but not sure.

72MARIO · 04-06-2005, 09:19 PM

I thought of the same Idea a year ago. Brothers sells the conversion I think it was close to $80u.s. Really nice looking kit though.

nyncompute · 04-06-2005, 09:19 PM

try this from Brothers
http://www.brothersonlinestore.com/store_ie.asp

Touch_Of_Madness · 04-06-2005, 09:22 PM

Thank ya for the lead. They are on sale by the look of the sight - 69.95

72MARIO · 04-06-2005, 09:26 PM

Sales are Awesome. I bet if you were to try and make one you would have 10 hours into it. So $69.95 sounds great. I guess it's time to order on for my 67.

Mario

*screamin_c102* · 04-06-2005, 09:34 PM

Anybody have one of the Brothers units? I wonder how close it is to the stereo head unit? Or if you have to take your drinks out to load a CD or cassette?

Touch_Of_Madness · 04-06-2005, 09:45 PM

The pic from nyncompute is the brothers product as shown at their sight.

Looks like it will be nessessary to remove the drinks depending on the location of the cd and the height of the drink. I just looked at my truck again and a can of soda sitting in front of the stereo I will have to remove it to place a cd in the radio. But since I rarely listen to cd's - it dont matter to me it may to someone else.

Bamm · 04-06-2005, 10:28 PM

Athey's does one too if I remember correctly. Bill is also a contributor to the board. If I were going that route I would at least check out what he has. Support those who support us. I don't think Brother's supports our board any from what i've seen.... ........Jerry

Inspector722 · 04-06-2005, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botietruck

I've seen that somewhere..I thought it was Athey's Classic Truck Parts, but not sure.

This company was selling them on here back in the fall for $55 plus shipping. I would check with them first.

*screamin_c102* · 04-06-2005, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamm 24

Athey's does one too if I remember correctly. Bill is also a contributor to the board. If I were going that route I would at least check out what he has. Support those who support us. I don't think Brother's supports our board any from what i've seen.... ........Jerry

Gramp'sGold70K20 · 04-06-2005, 11:35 PM

I installed one from Athey's in my truck. I was working on the heater and a/c ducts so I thought I would put one in. Good instructions and minor modifications on your existing ashtray. A can of pop or small coffee is all I put there. It is nice unit, but it insn't very deep because of the size. Don't put a Big Gulp up there. I can post a pic if you like?

Bowtiefreak · 04-07-2005, 07:47 AM

I have one too that I got fron Bill. Works good. I got it a couple months ago and I think I paid around $55-$60 shipped.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-07-2005, 09:25 AM

I got mine from PICKMUP,Thanks Frank

Lemield · 04-07-2005, 10:54 AM

I've got one in my C20 and one for my CST. I like it. It holds small cups and bottles pretty well. Better than nothing but I do miss my ashtray for use as a trashcan.

Gramp'sGold70K20 · 04-07-2005, 09:59 PM

Another pic

mocwon · 04-07-2005, 10:26 PM

It's made by Old Air Products. I bought it direct from them for $55, if I recall correctly. You can probably get it from Rick's Pickup Truck Parts or any other Old Air dealer. Real easy to put in and I think it's going to work great.

LowSeventy · 04-08-2005, 12:42 PM

That cupholder is cool!! I'll be ordering one this weekend.

tocker1 · 05-04-2016, 11:33 PM

Been looking for another one for my blazer cant seem to find one any other places that might sell them?

XwalkerX · 05-05-2016, 12:48 AM

ive got one but im not entirely certain im not going to use it one of these days...

tocker1 · 05-05-2016, 12:29 PM

XwalkerX if you decide to sell keep me in mind. Thanks.

Mhussnatter · 02-26-2019, 05:40 PM

Can’t seem to find any vendors currently selling these. Does anyone know where I can buy one ?

northerngmc · 02-26-2019, 06:01 PM

When I asked the dealer I buy parts from about them, he said they were crap and he would not bring them in, maybe they didn't survive.

renegade6 · 02-26-2019, 09:39 PM

https://www.ebay.com/i/172668496281?chn=ps

https://www.brotherstrucks.com/67-72...tinfo/ATC6772/

flyboyjack · 03-01-2019, 12:57 PM

I just made a rudimentary cupholder that requires zero mods. Holds large drinks too. Used scrap wood from my shop. You can obviously make it as nice as you like. Total build time was about 5 hours including drying time for the glue, paint and sanding. I used a soft wood, (cedar). Hardwood will work much better. I have pix under my posts.

jack

04-06-2005, 09:09 PM	#1
Touch_Of_Madness FORMER MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	Ashtray to Cup Holder This is still in the thinking stage but there may be someone out there who had thought of me before me. And built it. Anyone converted their dash ash tray to a cup holder?

04-06-2005, 09:19 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I thought of the same Idea a year ago. Brothers sells the conversion I think it was close to $80u.s. Really nice looking kit though. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-06-2005, 09:22 PM	#5
Touch_Of_Madness FORMER MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	Thank ya for the lead. They are on sale by the look of the sight - 69.95 Last edited by Touch_Of_Madness; 04-06-2005 at 09:23 PM.

04-06-2005, 09:26 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Sales are Awesome. I bet if you were to try and make one you would have 10 hours into it. So $69.95 sounds great. I guess it's time to order on for my 67. Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-06-2005, 09:45 PM	#8
Touch_Of_Madness FORMER MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	The pic from nyncompute is the brothers product as shown at their sight. Looks like it will be nessessary to remove the drinks depending on the location of the cd and the height of the drink. I just looked at my truck again and a can of soda sitting in front of the stereo I will have to remove it to place a cd in the radio. But since I rarely listen to cd's - it dont matter to me it may to someone else. Last edited by Touch_Of_Madness; 04-06-2005 at 10:23 PM.

04-06-2005, 09:17 PM	#2
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	I've seen that somewhere..I thought it was Athey's Classic Truck Parts, but not sure.

04-06-2005, 09:19 PM	#4
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	try this from Brothers http://www.brothersonlinestore.com/store_ie.asp

04-06-2005, 09:34 PM	#7
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Anybody have one of the Brothers units? I wonder how close it is to the stereo head unit? Or if you have to take your drinks out to load a CD or cassette?

04-06-2005, 10:28 PM	#9
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Athey's does one too if I remember correctly. Bill is also a contributor to the board. If I were going that route I would at least check out what he has. Support those who support us. I don't think Brother's supports our board any from what i've seen.... ........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

04-06-2005, 11:35 PM	#12
Gramp'sGold70K20 New Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 38	I installed one from Athey's in my truck. I was working on the heater and a/c ducts so I thought I would put one in. Good instructions and minor modifications on your existing ashtray. A can of pop or small coffee is all I put there. It is nice unit, but it insn't very deep because of the size. Don't put a Big Gulp up there. I can post a pic if you like?

04-07-2005, 07:47 AM	#13
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	I have one too that I got fron Bill. Works good. I got it a couple months ago and I think I paid around $55-$60 shipped. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

04-07-2005, 09:25 AM	#14
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,049	I have one I got mine from PICKMUP,Thanks Frank Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 04-07-2005 at 09:32 AM.

04-07-2005, 10:54 AM	#15
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	I've got one in my C20 and one for my CST. I like it. It holds small cups and bottles pretty well. Better than nothing but I do miss my ashtray for use as a trashcan. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-07-2005, 09:59 PM	#16
Gramp'sGold70K20 New Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 38	Another pic

04-07-2005, 10:26 PM	#17
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	It's made by Old Air Products. I bought it direct from them for $55, if I recall correctly. You can probably get it from Rick's Pickup Truck Parts or any other Old Air dealer. Real easy to put in and I think it's going to work great. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....



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04-08-2005, 12:42 PM	#18
LowSeventy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 67	That cupholder is cool!! I'll be ordering one this weekend.

05-04-2016, 11:33 PM	#19
tocker1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Modesto Ca Posts: 82	Re: Ashtray to Cup Holder Been looking for another one for my blazer cant seem to find one any other places that might sell them?

05-05-2016, 12:48 AM	#20
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Ashtray to Cup Holder ive got one but im not entirely certain im not going to use it one of these days...

05-05-2016, 12:29 PM	#21
tocker1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Modesto Ca Posts: 82	Re: Ashtray to Cup Holder XwalkerX if you decide to sell keep me in mind. Thanks.

02-26-2019, 05:40 PM	#22
Mhussnatter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Easton, MD Posts: 63	Re: Ashtray to Cup Holder Can’t seem to find any vendors currently selling these. Does anyone know where I can buy one ?

02-26-2019, 06:01 PM	#23
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Ashtray to Cup Holder When I asked the dealer I buy parts from about them, he said they were crap and he would not bring them in, maybe they didn't survive. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

02-26-2019, 09:39 PM	#24
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03-01-2019, 12:57 PM	#25
flyboyjack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Punta Gorda FL Posts: 83	Re: Ashtray to Cup Holder I just made a rudimentary cupholder that requires zero mods. Holds large drinks too. Used scrap wood from my shop. You can obviously make it as nice as you like. Total build time was about 5 hours including drying time for the glue, paint and sanding. I used a soft wood, (cedar). Hardwood will work much better. I have pix under my posts. jack

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